822.00/1664: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Ecuador (Scotten)
Washington, May 30,
1944—3 p.m.
464. Department approves stand which you have taken regarding asylum as reported in your 522, May 29, 4 p.m.
As, however, an Associated Press despatch dated 3:45 a.m. May 30, Quito, reports that Arroyo del Río has taken refuge in the American Embassy, the Department would appreciate an urgent clarifying report.
Hull